Bionicle: Mask of Light (2003) (V)

Directors:

David Molina
Terry Shakespeare

Writers:

Tracy Berna (additional dialogue)
Henry Gilroy (story)

Release Date:

16 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

A Hero Will Be Revealed

Plot:

The spirit that protects the islands of Mata Nui is put into a deep sleep, causing the islands to crumble into the ocean, and three islanders must use the Mask of Light to save it.

Plot Keywords:

Mask | Game | Travel | Tunnel | Super Power

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Jason Michas	...	Takua / Toa Takanuva (voice)
Andrew Francis	...	Jaller (voice)
Scott McNeil	...	Toa Tahu / Toa Onua / Grallock The Ash Bear (voice)
Lee Tockar	...	Makuta / Pewku (voice)
Christopher Gaze	...	Turaga Vakama (voice)
Kathleen Barr	...	Toa Gali (voice)
Dale Wilson	...	Toa Lewa, Turaga Onewa (voice)
Michael Dobson	...	Toa Kopaka / Hewkii (voice)
Trevor Devall	...	Toa Pohatu (voice)
Lesley Ewen	...	Turaga Nokama (voice)
Chiara Zanni	...	Hahlii (voice)
Doc Harris	...	Kolhii Announcer (voice)

Also Known As:

Bionicle: Mask of Light - The Movie (USA) (DVD box title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for action violence and scary images.

Runtime:

Sweden:74 min | USA:70 min | Argentina:75 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 (video rating) | New Zealand:PG | Germany:6 | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:PG | Australia:PG | Iceland:LH

Company:

CGCG Inc. (I)

Trivia:

All the background Matoran seen in the movie only wear five types of masks: Komau (the type of mask Turaga Onewa wears), Kakama (the same kind of mask Hewkii is seen wearing), Ruru (Turaga Whenua and Hafu), Rau (Turaga Nokam), and Huna (Turaga Vakama and Macku). The Hau, Kaukau, and Pakari are exclusive to only Hahli, Jaller, and Takua. Of the six major Matoran tribes, only the members of four appear in the film (fire, stone, water, and earth), while Matoran of Ice and Air are absent. Takua is a special case: he is a Matoran of Light, although at the time this movie was made, he was still considered a fire Matoran. Finally, of the island's six districts, only Ta-Wahi (fire), Le-Wahi (air), Ko-Wahi (ice), and Onu-Wahi (earth) are seen, with Ga-Wahi (water) and Po-Wahi (stone) being absent from the movie.

Goofs:

Continuity: After Takua hops onto Pewku, the female Ussal Crab, he pats her on the back. The next shot is a close-up of Pewku cooing, in which Takua is nowhere to be seen.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Turaga Vakama: Gathered friends, listen again to our legend, of the Bionicle. In a time, before time, the great spirit, Mata Nui, fell from the heavens, carrying we, the ones called the Matoran. We were separate, and without purpose, so the Great Spirit illuminated us with the three virtues: Unity, Duty, and Destiny!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#30.11)" (2003)

Bionicle Rules

I'm a huge fan of Bionicle when it first appeared as a Lego creation. The movie previews didn't appeal to me at first, but when I did watch it, I'm glad I did! The story line is a bit young, but the over all effect is fantastic! The characters each have their own unique personalities, which can be related to while watching. The animation is absolutely brilliant, I would love to work on something like that.

If you loved the movie, then I suggest reading the books of Bionicle. Their short and easy to understand, but they are a good read.

My favourite character would be Tahu and Jaller. Tahu, the brave but impatient hero, leads the group but can cause trouble along the way.